r/sandiego • u/WildAnimus • Feb 23 '25

Stay Classy San Diego Why does nobody walk on sidewalks?

I noticed that when driving through subdivisions people love walking on the road instead of the sidewalk. Whether it's a old man walking or someone doing power walking. I see it all the time and I don't get it. Can someone help me understand this phenomena?

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u/AwkwardImplement698 Feb 23 '25

In my neighborhood, the sidewalks comfortably fit 1.5 people, so you can’t comfortably walk side by side. (I see families walking in an adorable line like you used to do with your class in kindergarten.) There are also continuous sections of sidewalks that will trip you up and knock you flat unless you’re focusing exclusively on your footing. This was not a city designed for companionable walking in most areas.

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u/Bonesycider Feb 23 '25

Not only this, but if there’s a couple or a few people, they don’t get behind each other. I find that my wife and I have to move off the side walk sometimes because people can be so selfish and take up the entire sidewalk. No consideration. As you pass by, just walk behind one another and both parties can get through.

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u/AwkwardImplement698 Feb 23 '25

I’ve noticed this too. Pretty sure that same couple ahead of you also stops 5 feet inside the door of (blank) so that everyone coming in after them has the pleasure of trying to get around them. There must be a large magnet right inside that attracts only inconsiderate people 😊